French Tech Grant (Bourse French Tech)

Bourse French Tech sits under Bpifrance as a direct innovation grant for French SMEs in the maturation and feasibility phase of a high-risk technology project. It is designed for companies testing a technology or a next-generation concept that still needs technical and economic validation. The programme is rolling, with no published closing date. The grant can cover up to 50 percent of eligible costs, or up to 70 percent depending on the company category, with a maximum award of 30,000 euros. Duration is capped at 24 months, there are no application or instruction fees, and the aid is paid in two tranches. Costs incurred before the application date are not eligible. This is a practical entry point for early validation work that is still too small for larger Bpifrance instruments. It fits French SMEs with internal and external R&D expenses to fund, especially when the project needs a short runway and a clear proof-of-feasibility step. Applicants are strongest when the technical scope is narrow, the budget is disciplined, and the deliverables can be checked within two years.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.